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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Australian investors on Monday.

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Investing Strategies

Is now the right time to buy this ASX 200 stock? Here's my take

| Tony Yoo

These shares are up 163% over the past year. Is it too late to add to your portfolio?

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Opinions

Top ASX shares to buy in 2024 instead of investing in a term deposit

| Motley Fool Staff

Attracted to the 'safety' of a term deposit? Here's some food for thought for your 2024 investment plan...

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert picks out the biggest developments to keep an eye on for the health of your portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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How to invest

How to become an ASX share market millionaire by investing $500 a month

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is a great place to try and build your wealth.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect above-average yields from these income stocks.

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Superannuation

Top 10 superannuation funds for growth in 2023 revealed: Chant West

| Bronwyn Allen

2023 was the 11th year out of 12 for positive returns among superannuation funds with growth strategies.

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Opinions

Want $1 million in retirement? 3 ASX shares I think could make it happen

| Tristan Harrison

I’d buy these investments for long-term growth.

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Financial Shares

Could AMP shares crash to 80 cents in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

The financial giant has seen its stock plummet 80% since 2018. Is it now a bargain buy or is there…

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for these shares according to analysts.

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Share Market News

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy when the market reopens

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs offer investors access to all corners of the market.

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Best Shares

Which had the better year in 2023: Telstra, Woodside or Wesfarmers shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the share price growth and dividends paid by these popular ASX 200 shares last year.

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How to invest

Forget term deposits and get rich with ASX shares the Warren Buffett way

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett wouldn't settle for a 4% return. Would you?

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP share price has a nickel thorn in its side

| Bernd Struben

BHP cited challenges to it nickel operations in its quarterly production update this week.

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Dividend Investing

Are Pilbara Minerals shares a buy for that 7% dividend yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Pilbara's 7% yield too good to be true?

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Retirement

Should I buy ASX shares or top up my superannuation?

| Sebastian Bowen

One thing should determine whether you choose shares or super...

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares I think you could safely hold for decades

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX 200 dividend shares will stand the test of time far better than others.

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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $300 a month in ASX shares to target $22,000 annual passive income!

| Tony Yoo

Here are three growth stocks that I'd start with to eventually generate a nice cash flow in addition to your…

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Investing Strategies

Got a spare $1,000? I'd buy 10 shares of this ASX 200 stock to aim for a million

| Tony Yoo

There is no reason why you can't turn four figures into seven using shares, compounding and time.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 lost 0.94% over the week to finish at 7,421.2 points on Friday.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 ended the trading week on a high today...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these 3 ASX dividend stocks are buys with big yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting above-average yields from these income shares.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX All Ords healthcare share is leaping 10% on cancer-killing drug trial progress

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors are excited over some further news released by the company today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Deep Yellow share price missing out on today's market rally?

| Sebastian Bowen

Uranium shares are being left out in the cold today...

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Travel Shares

If I'd invested $10,000 in Flight Centre shares a year ago here's what I'd have now!

| Bernd Struben

2023 saw Flight Centre shares deliver their first dividend since 2019.

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Share Market News

ANZ shares breach 52-week record amid merger expectations

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker says ANZ's proposed merger with Suncorp's banking division is "more likely to occur than not".

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Industrials Shares

APM shares rebound on Friday following 40% thrashing on weaker profit news

| Bronwyn Allen

The international employment services company was punished for its 1H FY24 update.

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ETFs

Could AI be a boon for this ASX ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

Meet the ETF at the forefront of both AI and cybersecurity.

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Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, Deep Yellow, Piedmont Lithium, and Syrah shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a poor finish to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why EML, Jumbo, Mesoblast, and Whitehaven Coal shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Lifetime income: 3 ASX dividend stocks I'm planning to never sell

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm happy to take these shares to the grave.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Energy Shares

Why are Whitehaven Coal shares racing 7% higher on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This coal miner shifted a lot of coal to customers in the December quarter.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price marching higher amid 'world-class' lithium reboot efforts

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto hopes to increase its exposure to lithium.

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Dividend Investing

Own Brickworks shares? Here's how much you've been paid in dividends since COVID-19!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is doing a great job of increasing its payout.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Mesoblast shares rocketing 28% today?

| James Mickleboro

The US FDA has given this biotech a major boost

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Materials Shares

Here's how much you'd have now if you invested $10,000 into the Kali Metals IPO

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer has caught the eye since its IPO.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Lovisa shares: Should you buy the 2024 dip?

| James Mickleboro

This growth share has started the year in the red. Is now the time to invest?

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Materials Shares

Are BHP shares a buy following the miner's Q2 update?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pounce on this mining giant's shares?

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